Solved 7 Ultimate 32 bi -> Not OK to dual boot 8 Enterprise 64 bit?
HI All. 7 Ultimate x86 trying to dual boot 8 Enterprise x64. Get warning that software is not compatible with version your using. I know x64 is not compatible x32 OS, but does that apply with dual...
View ArticleWin 8 64 RTM, no go?
So I've got my copy of 8, and trying to install it on either a VirtualBox or straight up on a 100 gig partition I had just laying there on my HDD. Lets go with the VirtualBox issue first, shall we? I'm...
View ArticleSolved Setup stops at "Getting files ready for installation"
I'm trying to install the Windows 8 Preview x64. I've successfully installed it on my old laptop and a Latitude ST from work, but it won't install on my main PC. I go through the setup wizard as...
View ArticleHow to create a Windows 8 All In One installer
Has anyone had any luck creating an all in one installer? I used DISM and combined all the x86 and x64 flavors into one install.wim file but when I boot it is asking for a serial. I want it to be like...
View ArticleResizing partition for Win 8 stuck at pre-BIOS
I tried installing Win 8 and I needed to re-size a C: partition so I used MiniTool Partition Wizard to re-size it. It said it needed to reboot and then it re-sized the partition. But after trying to...
View ArticleSolved Windows 7x64 Ultimate -> Windows 8x64 Pro RTM not allowing upgrade :(
I'm severely stumped here... I've got an MSDN-install of Windows 7 x64 Ultimate been running fine for a couple of years now. No issues, all's good. I got my Windows 8 Pro RTM from MSDN this past week...
View ArticleWhat's changed in 2nd Preview Release
I have an older Dell machine(32-bit) with removable HD that I use more-or-less as a test bed. I had successfully installed the first Win8 preview release (Build 8250). However, the current release...
View ArticleIssues with RAID
Hello, I'm having issues installing Windows 8 Release Preview on my Alienware M17x. I created a RAID 0 setup in the RAID control software, then rebooted into the Windows 8 install. It seems however...
View ArticleWindows 8 and Windows 7?
So i installed and activated the Win 8 RTM on Sunday and all was great until last night as a screen now pops up asking me if i want to boot 7 OR 8 VS before where it wouldnt display this choice and...
View ArticleSolved Another machine having very slow Win 8 install
So, I've had a couple of machines now giving me trouble with the installation of the RTM releases that I downloaded with my MSDN account. I tried a computer at home, which failed to display the screen...
View ArticleCan not set up a Mail account for Comcast email
Has anyone tried to set up their Comcast email account on the Windows 8 OS? I am not able to do so. I believe I have all the correct information entered in, it just says that they can't find settings...
View ArticleIssue with Win8RP x64 on ASUS Eee Slate EP121 with Microsoft Keyboard?
Good afternoon to all the great folks on this forum! I have a strange issue which I hope someone can shed some light on? Up until now my Win8 usage has been limited to the Samsung Series 7 Slate, the...
View ArticleWin7x64 Ult -> Win8 Pro RTM upgrade failure
Got my Win7 install all ready to go for Win8 tonite and kicked off the upgrade. It got so far as to reboot and show "Getting system ready" then it error'd out with "Windows was unable to upgrade one or...
View ArticleSolved Installation of Windows 8 Enterprise on a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4527
I installed Windows 8 Enterprise (90 day trial) spanish versión on a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4527 laptop.dual core 1.7ghz, 2 gigs ddr memory, 120 gigs harddrive, DVD-rw, wifii have installed Windows 7...
View ArticleUsing a mouse and keyboard how do I add a quick start icon to the W8 s
Using a mouse and keyboard with Windows 8 consumer review how do I put a quick start icon for windows media player on the desktop screen ( not the task bar or start screen with the tiles but to the...
View ArticleWindows 8 installation driver problem
I'm trying to install windows 8, but on the beginning i'm getting error like: "Brak wymaganego przez system nośnika sterowników" which simply means missing driver. About the description - it's about...
View ArticleNo F8 boot menu and "Windows 8 cannot verify the digital signature for
No F8 boot menu and "Windows 8 cannot verify the digital signature for winload.exe" Trying to test win 8 enterprise on a dual boot system with win 7. Win 7 is on OCZ revodrive PCI SSD, win8 is on a...
View ArticleUnable to install Win8 x 64Pro Retail on 3TB GPT drive on ASUS UEFI
According to the Tutorial, I SHOULD have been able to install Win8 Pro x64 retail onto a Seagate 3TB hard drive. The ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe mobo has UEFI BIOS on it and recognizes the drive as being 3TB...
View ArticleERROR Code 0x80070017
Release preview installed and runs ok. Now trying the free enterprise version. First tried the 32 bit, got this error " Windows cannot install required files. The files may be corrupt or missing. Make...
View ArticleVista partition unbootable since Win 8 install
I have had Vista 64-bit OS installed on an existing primary partition. Due to curiosity I decided to check out Win8 and installed Win8 64-bit on a separate primary partition on a different hard-disk....
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